The incident highlights potential regulatory and competitive challenges for US AI platforms, pushing researchers toward international alternatives.
The case highlights the evolving legal recognition of digital assets in China, potentially influencing future crypto-related rulings.
August 9, 2026, 4:15 pmStacks' rise in Bitcoin usage highlights the growing importance of Bitcoin layer-2 solutions in enhancing blockchain scalability and DeFi integration.
August 9, 2026, 3:28 pm
Michael Saylor posted Strategy’s bitcoin chart on Aug. 9 with a two-word caption. Days earlier, the company disclosed another bitcoin sale, leaving 842,138 BTC on the books and raising fresh questions about its next move. Two Words, No Answer Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc.
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $853.54 million in net inflows last week, the strongest since mid-April, with BlackRock’s IBIT taking the bulk.
The company retained 1,279 BTC by Aug.
Bitcoin barely flinched through two potentially disruptive events, holding near $65,000 as losses tied to the Coldcard hardware wallet exploit mounted and the BIP-110 minority chain stalled almost immediately after splitting from the main network. Over the past 48 hours, BTC traded largely between $64,500 and $65,250. By Sunday morning, Aug.
The surge in Bitcoin wallet creation highlights the self-custody community's rapid response to security threats, impacting market dynamics.
Firmus's pivot to AI infrastructure highlights a strategic shift in tech investment, emphasizing sustainable energy and regional expansion in Asia-Pacific.
An AI financial adviser receives the same client three times, with the finances and tolerance for risk left unchanged. The first prompt asks for a diversified long-term portfolio. The second introduces bank failures and capital controls, while the third imagines an economy in which autonomous software buys services and pays other machines.
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US spot Bitcoin ETFs record about $1 billion in net inflows for the week ending August 8, their strongest since April, following a major Coldcard wallet hack.
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